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David Archuleta, Ace Young, Nigel Lythgoe & Constantine on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

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Nigel Lythgoe took over for Jerry Lewis during the 11 pm PDT hour of the MDA telethon. First up on Nigel’s watch? David Archuleta sang a brand new song, “Things Are Gonna Get Better”. Watch

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Randy Jackson Reportedly “Locked In” for Season 10

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After TMZ spilled a little scoop yesterday, the usual suspects, no doubt went scurrying for their own Idol news to report. Here’s what E News came up with, and it’s pretty weak: Randy Jackson is

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Nigel Lythgoe Confirms Return of Randy Jackson to American Idol, “No Idea” what will Happen to Kara DioGuardi (Update: Now with Video)

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After telling E News after the BAFTA TeaParty Saturday night that “All seats are open” as far as the American Idol judges panel is concerned, newly-returning Idol executive producer, Nigel Lythgoe, told KTLA’s

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Nigel Lythgoe Still Wants Elton, Blames Simon Cowell for Ellen’s Departure

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Last night, Nigel Lythgoe hosted the eighth annual BAFTA TV Tea Party in celebration of the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards airing tonight on NBC. Nigel kept mum on who would be the judges next season

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Lauren Froderman – Satellite Interview Plus Videos!

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I got a chance to ask America’s Favorite Dancer, 18 year old Lauren Froderman, a couple of questions at today’s So You Think You Can Dance conference call for reporters. Live blog and videos from

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Nigel Lythgoe on American Idol: The importance of Chemistry, JLo is NOT a Diva

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In a post SYTYCD finale chat last night, Nigel Lythgoe talked a little American Idol with Lyndsey Parker of Yahoo Music. Nigel, who is returning to American Idol as executive producer after a two-year absence

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Kara Dioguardi has not Heard from Idol Producers

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Watch Joe Dioguardi tell the New York cable show, Capital Tonight earlier today that his daughter Kara Dioguardi learned about her so-called firing the same way we did–on the internet. In fact, Kara has not

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Nigel Lythgoe Admits Maybe Too Many SYTYCD Changes

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Entertainment Weekly talked to Nigel Lythgoe after Adechike Tolbert was eliminated from last night’s So You Think You Can Dance results show. Here are some highlights: Nigel had to warm up to Robert Roldan, “I

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Nigel Lythgoe on Idol: Paula Abdul Not Returning, Endorses Return of Randy Jackson, Ideas for Revamping

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In post-show interviews after last night’s So You Think You Can Dance Top 4 results show, the questions naturally turned to Nigel Lythgoe’s return as Executive Producer to American Idol, announced by FOX on Thursday.

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Nigel Lythgoe Speaks To The Press About his Return to Idol

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It’s official, Nigel Lythgoe is returning to American Idol. He signed a two year contract and will once again executive produce the show alongside Ken Warwick and Cecil Frot-Coutaz Nigel spoke to USA Today and

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